The Pope's rhinoceros
Norfolk, Lawrence, 1963-1997
Book
In 1516, a Portuguese ship sank with the loss of all hands a mile off the coast of Italy. The Nossa Senhora da Ajuda had sailed from the Indian kingdom of Gujarat to deliver a rhino to the Pope. This book tells the story of that bizarre incident.
Main title:
The Pope's rhinoceros / Lawrence Norfolk.
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Imprint:
London : Minerva, 1997.
Collation:
753p. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: London: Sinclair Stevenson, 1996.
ISBN:
9780749398743 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.914
Language:
English
BRN:
329483